debby_joyblue reviewed Hope and Glory by Jendella Benson
Review of 'Hope and Glory' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35 This family drama is a promising debut. Read my full review here.
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debby_joyblue reviewed Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers
Describes babies and the things they do from the time they are born until their …
Review of 'Everywhere Babies' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
WTF?! [What’s the fuss (about)?!] Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Playing with Myself by Randy Rainbow
Review of 'Playing with Myself' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
4.35 Happiness is . . . reading Randy Rainbow’s memoir.Read my full review here.
Review of 'The Left-Handed Booksellers of London' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
This fantasy looked like a slam dunk, but fell short for me. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed We Are Better Together by Bill McKibben
Review of 'We Are Better Together' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Check out this environmental message for the preschool to second grade set. Read my full review here.
#NetGalley #MacmillanAudio #HenryHoltandCompany #WeAreBetterTogether
debby_joyblue reviewed Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett
Review of 'Unlikely Animals' on 'Goodreads'
2 stars
This quirky piece of magical realism seemed like it would be right up my alley. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed One Potato by Tyler McMahon
Review of 'One Potato' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This book was a nonstop comedy of errors. I greatly enjoyed the ride. Read my full review here.
#NetGalley #DreamscapeMedia #OnePotato
debby_joyblue reviewed Fifty-Four Pigs by Philipp Schott
Review of 'Fifty-Four Pigs' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35 This cozy—and complex . . . in a good way—mystery series debut features a Canadian veterinarian. Read my full review here.
#NetGalley #ECWPressAudio #Fifty-FourPigs
debby_joyblue reviewed Pay Dirt Road by Samantha Jayne Allen
Review of 'Pay Dirt Road' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
4.35 I was impressed with this award-winning mystery debut. Read my full review here.
#NetGalley #RBMedia #PayDirtRoad
debby_joyblue reviewed My Evil Mother by Margaret Atwood
Review of 'My Evil Mother' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
This short story by Margaret Atwood may have changed my mind about short stories! Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett
Review of 'Like a Sister' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.5 This newish mystery centers on a murdered Black social media influencer whose half-sister is the only person who believes she didn’t die by overdose. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
In this irresistible follow-up to her New York Times bestselling debut, Garden Spells, author Sarah …
Review of 'The Sugar Queen' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35 I didn’t like this nearly as much as Allen’s debut novel, but I’m not done with her work yet. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Three Wise Women by Gina Sorell
Review of 'Three Wise Women' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
The prolific actress best known for her appearances in such productions as the Oscar-winning The …
Review of "I don't know what you know me from" on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.35 This is a quick-read memoir from a familiar Hollywood face . . . even if you can’t remember her name. Read my full review here.
debby_joyblue reviewed Suburban Dicks by Fabian Nicieza
Review of 'Suburban Dicks' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
3.5 This contemporary mystery has a lot going for it. Read my full review here.